news and events
Aug 2010
- On July 15th 2010 we held a summer fete at the Manchester education centre which coincided with our AGM … The event gave us a chance to showcase the fantastic work of Back on Track students and provided a friendly environment for our partner agencies, funders, staff, volunteers and students to get together and celebrate the success of Back on Track…read more
July 2010…
- Mentoring quality mark - Back on Track has just been awarded the ‘Approved Provider Standard’, the national quality mark for mentoring schemes. Click to find out more…
- ‘At your own pace’ New research into barriers to education and employment. Visit our publications page to download a copy.
- ‘Working with ex-offenders’ half day training course in Manchester (£25.00 per person)
Want to learn more about the needs of ex- offenders? Want more background about the criminal justice system? Download information on Working with ex-offenders Sept-Jan to find out more
- Drop-in session every Tuesday
Back on Track has recently starting running a ‘drop-in’ open session every Tuesday afternoon from 1pm-4pm. Workers from other agencies are welcome to drop in to look around, or to bring service users along to find out more. Visitors will be able to have a chat with one of the staff, and even have a go at a taster session in computers, art or reading/writing.
June 2010…
- Back on Track Oscars
This event in May 2010 was held to celebrate learners’ achievement during Adult Learners’ Week. Find out more about fun, laughter, tactical voting, red carpet, and outfits at the Back on Track Oscars.
- Quality seal of approval
Back on Track recently received the matrix quality mark – the national accredited standard for careers guidance. Find out more about the matrix award….
- My life, my words
This 6 month project worked with over 60 recently homeless people to learn how to make a short film. This project was funded by the Transformation Fund (part of the Learning Revolution). Take a look at some of the films.
- New Directory
Rebuilding Lives is an inter-agency project to promote and facilitate meaningful activities within homelessness provision in Manchester. The project has recently produced an up to date directory of activities in Manchester. Download the latest edition of the Rebuilding Lives Directory 2010.